Regional FP&A Manager - (Specialist Watch Maison's and Digital Solutions)

Richemont

  • Dubai
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Richemont's Finance team in Dubai is hiring!Come and experience one of the fastest-growing, vibrant and dynamic cities in the world that is known for its rapid transformation into a global hub for business and tourism.The Middle East is now an epicenter for luxury consumption and is poised to capitalize on its geographical location, youthful demographic and economic ambitions. It is a great time to join the Middle East, India, Africa, and Turkiye (MEIAT) region and advance your career with us.Purpose and Responsibilities:The position is a key member of the MEIAT Regional FP&A team and supports the commercial and financial strategic direction of the region.Due to our ongoing digital transformation, this balanced dual role provides direct FP&A support to selected Specialist Watchmaker Maisons (SWM) and will lead the development and implementation of FP&A related digital solutions across the region.The position reports to the Regional FP&A Director and acts as a key partner to multiple stakeholders across our business including Regional and Market Management teams, Regional IT and BI teams and Brand Headquarter Finance teams based in Europe.FP&A responsibilities:
  • Lead Maison financial planning processes (forecasting, budgeting, strategic planning) across the region and deliver insightful analysis to drive growth and cost management
  • Prepare financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic and operational decision-making
  • Prepare and review capital investment proposals for retail and wholesale channel development
  • Oversee monthly actuals closing, ensuring adherence to Group deadlines, international standards, and internal controls
Digital Solutions responsibilities:
  • Become the point of contact for data analytic subjects within the FP&A team and across functions
  • Coordinate and drive the development analytical dashboards, financial models and scenario analyses
  • Support data governance principles to ensure accuracy, consistency and reliability
  • Lead a digital FP&A community across our markets to drive improvements, address gaps and identify training needs
  • Support our transition to Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and the utilization of Looker
  • Coordinate and drive the development of analytical dashboards, financial models and scenario analyses.
Role Specifications:Required Experience:
  • BA/BSc degree Finance/Accounting or Business; CPA or MBA (or equivalent) preferred
  • 5+ years of direct experience in FP&A, preferably luxury retail
  • Strong base knowledge of accounting standards, financial and operating principles
  • Proven history of managing complex structures with multiple stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work with all levels of management and with cross functional teams
  • Technical capabilities in handling complex high-volume data and data modelling
Essential Skills & Knowledge:
  • Proficient use of SAP (FI/CO and SEM) and planning platforms, preferably Anaplan
  • Adept use of data visualization tools and techniques (SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, Looker)
  • Specific experience of GCP: BigQuery and Looker considered highly beneficial
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills with ability to influence
  • Strong team mindset and project management skills
  • Fluent English (spoken and written)
Personal Qualities:
  • Integrity and credibility
  • Results oriented and driven
  • Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and improve

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